Houthi Attacks and Saudi Arabia’s Security Dilemma
Bringing maritime traffic in the Red Sea under Houthi control was intended to exert pressure not only on Saudi Arabia but also on global actors.
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Global Arms Transfers Surge as Europe Drives Demand, SIPRI Reports
In South America, arms imports rose by 31 per cent, driven largely by a significant increase in Brazil’s acquisitions.
Europe Pushes Back on US Military Operations as Iran War Divides Allies
Spain has emerged as one of the most outspoken critics of the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran.
Universities Become New Frontline in the US-Israel War Against Iran
Israel argued that some university facilities—such as Tehran’s Imam Hossein University—were linked to military activities, including weapons development associated with…
How May Türkiye Respond to Israel If Provoked?
Israeli leaders, including former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and current Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, have at times identified Türkiye as…
Houthis in Yemen Join the War between US-Israel and Iran
Israel intercepted two drones launched by Yemen’s Houthis, marking the second such attack since the start of the war with…
Troop Shortage Crisis Grips Israeli Military as War Expands
Under current law, Israeli men are required to serve 32 months, while women serve 24 months in the army. Proposals…
China Deploys Jet-Converted Drones Near Taiwan Strait
China may have converted more than 500 J-6 aircrafts into drones, with at least 200 already deployed near the Taiwan…
The Strategic Framework of the Second Century in Türkiye-Ethiopia Relations
The presence of over 200 Turkish companies operating in Ethiopia and the employment they provide demonstrate the scale of economic…
Iran Reviews Ceasefire Proposal Amid Conflicting Signals from Washington
Trump, speaking at an event in Washington, said Iranian leaders “want to make a deal so badly,” suggesting internal pressures…
The Dopamine Cycle: How TikTok’s Recommendation Algorithm Shapes Minds?
The most critical need is for giant platforms like TikTok to make their algorithms transparent and move beyond mere bubbles…
Fuel Prices Surge as Iran War Disrupts Energy Markets
In Egypt, one of the region’s largest energy importers, authorities have imposed energy-saving restrictions such as reduced business hours and…
The Pakistan-Afghanistan ‘Open War’: A New Test for Türkiye’s Mediation
The Afghanistan-Pakistan frontier links two nuclear-armed states and sits close to a third, India, which has its own history of…
The Türkiye, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia Axis in the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea
Rather than clashing over interests in the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea basin, it would be more positive…
Iran Threatens Gulf Energy Infrastructure as Trump Sets Ultimatum
Iran’s parliament speaker, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, warned that regional infrastructure could face “irreversible destruction” if Iranian facilities are attacked.
Rare Earth Elements and the Geopolitical Realignment of the Middle East
We see the Middle Eastern narrative being rewritten in laboratories and mines.
Oil Could Hit $200 a Barrel as Hormuz Crisis Fuels Market Fears
Energy markets brace for prolonged disruption of energy supplies from the Arab Gulf as analysts warn of severe economic consequences…
How Does the Iran War Transform Europe and Transatlantic Relations?
The blatant projection of power that the U.S. is displaying on the ground is leading to the disintegration of the…
Top U.S. Counterterrorism Official Resigns Over Iran War
A longtime supporter of Trump’s “America First” agenda, Kent has previously argued against U.S. military interventions abroad, warning of prolonged…
